Background

UNDP’s partnership with the National Assembly is well established and has been recently developed through UNDP Deepening Democracy Project (DDTP 2007-2010) and the Legislature Support Project preparatory project (2010-2011). These projects contributed to strengthening the institutional capacity of the two parliaments. While gains were made, professional advice and technical assistance is still required to build the legislative and other capacities of Members, Parliamentary Committees, the Parliamentary Secretariats, and for parliaments to oversee the Executive and public spending and to reach out to the public. 
UNDP Tanzania in line with the United Nations Development Assistance Plan (2011-2015) with the Government of Tanzania, plans to continue to assist in strengthening the parliaments to improve (i) legislative capacity, (ii) oversight functions (iii) representative capacity and (iv) democratic practices through institutional and operational (Secretariat) development. 
Following the October 2010 general election a UNDP Preparatory Assistance (PA) project for the parliaments commenced and has focused on strengthening the capacity of the institutions through orientation programmes/training and technical support including revisions of Standing Orders, developing plans based on the needs and Corporate Plans of the parliaments, and finalizing the a multi-year project document for long-term technical assistance. It is expected that the new multi-year LSP project will commence on 1 September 2011. 
 
Under the guidance and supervision of the UNDP Technical Adviser/Parliament, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UNDP TA and other Project staff and visitors ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
 
Upon request of the supervisor, the Driver can be also required to provide driving services to the operations and programme staff in the National Assembly, CO, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provision of reliable and secure driving services
  • Proper use of vehicle
  • Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
  • Availability of documents/supplies

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:
  • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional Competencies:
Operational Effectiveness:
  • Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties
  • Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies
  •  Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints
  • Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
  • Ability to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service
  • Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities
  • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
  • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol, representational/diplomatic driving
  •  Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues including security driving skills
 Managing Data:
  • Collects and compiles data   and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, records it in an accessible manner and maintains data bases
  • Thoroughly and methodically collects, verifies and records data demonstrating attention to detail and identifying and correcting errors on own initiative
  • Transmits file data; creates and generate queries, reports and documents utilizing databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with speed and accuracy
  •  Interprets data, draws conclusions and/or identifies patterns which support the work of others

Managing documents, correspondence and reports:

  • Creates, edits and presents information (queries, reports, documents) in visually pleasing, clear and presentable formats such as tables, forms, presentations, briefing notes/books and reports using advanced word processing and presentation functions and basic database and spreadsheet software
  • Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standar 

Planning, organizing and multi-tasking:

  • Organizes and accurately complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships
  • Plans, coordinates and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
  • Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs
  • Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support

 

Required Skills and Experience

  • Secondary Education supplemented with a Certificate from a Technical/Vocational School. Valid Class C driving licence
  • Five years working experience as a driver, safe driving record, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
  • Fluency in English and Knowledge of Kiswahili